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by Christopher Paul Curtis (Author) "HERE WE GO AGAIN ..." (more)
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"It's funny how ideas are, in a lot of ways they're just like seeds. Both of them start real, real small and then... woop, zoop, sloop... before you can say Jack Robinson, they've gone and grown a lot bigger than you ever thought they could." So figures scrappy 10-year-old philosopher Bud--"not Buddy"--Caldwell, an orphan on the run from abusive foster homes and Hoovervilles in 1930s Michigan. And the idea that's planted itself in his head is that Herman E. Calloway, standup-bass player for the Dusky Devastators of the Depression, is his father.

Guided only by a flier for one of Calloway's shows--a small, blue poster that had mysteriously upset his mother shortly before she died--Bud sets off to track down his supposed dad, a man he's never laid eyes on. And, being 10, Bud-not-Buddy gets into all sorts of trouble along the way, barely escaping a monster-infested woodshed, stealing a vampire's car, and even getting tricked into "busting slob with a real live girl." Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, once again exhibits his skill for capturing the language and feel of an era and creates an authentic, touching, often hilarious voice in little Bud. (Ages 8 to 12) --Paul Hughes --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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A 10-year-old boy in Depression-era Michigan sets out to find the man he believes to be his father. "While the harshness of Bud's circumstances are authentically depicted, Curtis imbues them with an aura of hope, and he makes readers laugh even when he sets up the most daunting scenarios," said PW in our Best Books citation. Ages 9-12.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, Mar 19 2007
This review is from: Bud, Not Buddy (Hardcover)
It is a valuable book dealing with such social issues as racism, homelessness, poverty while still keeping an optimistic tone of affectionate comedy. Bud goes through his difficult life of a foster child with an open mind, creating his list of survival rules. He is on a mission of finding his father...
Another good read for this age bracket (9 to 12) is a series of 4 books titled "Why Some Cats are Rascals." - Very inspiring and optimistic stories...
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good short story., July 5 2004
I liked this book becuase it was a wonderful story about history(the Great deppresion) and a boy trying to find out who he was. Or rather, who his father was. he ends up traveling with a band and finding more than he bargained for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Blend of Mystery, History, and More!, Jun 23 2004
By Marie E. Durkee (Peoria, IL) - See all my reviews
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"Bud Not Buddy" is the story of a young boy in the Great Depression whose mother has died, leaving him with what he believes to be a clue to his unknown father's identity: a flyer for a band featuring bass player Herman Calloway. When Bud exhausts other options to finding a happy home, he listens to his mother's advice ("When one door closes, another one opens") and heads to Grand Rapids to find his father. Bud's naive nature and vivid imagination lead to many humorous moments and observations along the way. Readers find themselves constantly guessing about Herman Calloway's relationship to Bud and trying to put the artfully-inserted clues together. While Bud is surprised when he finds out the truth, he ends up learning a great deal about his mother, his past, human nature, and what it really means to belong. The book is an excellent introduction to the Great Depression, while at the same time interesting readers with a likeable character and excellent mystery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My fav book
bud, not buddy is my favorite book. this book had me laughing and crying. i read it in like, the fourth grade and its still my fav book. i suggest this book to ne1!
Published on Jun 17 2004 by Keisha

3.0 out of 5 stars Bud, Not Buddy
I loved the Bud, Not Buddy book because I really liked the way Christofer Paul Curtis tells the story. He also describes well the characters. Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Bud-Not-Buddy
If you love mystery books, and at the same time fun books,read Bud-Not-Buddy. It is an enthusiastic book. It talkes about an orfan that faces very bad times. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Bud, Not Buddy-Book Review
I think that Bud, Not Buddy is a litle bit nice and has some parts that are mysteries. Bud is one boy that is 10 years old and lives in an orphanage. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Bud, Not Buddy
If you like mystery stories, and you want to laugh a little bit reading, you should read Bud Not Buddy. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Bud, Not Buddy.
Although Bud is just a 10 year old, he has a big story to tell. That story includes vampires, hornets, mean old Herman E. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Why you won't like this book.
In my opinion the book use to much adjectives to go no where. Don't have the right amount of adjectives in the right spot.
The type of book is a very nonsense mystery. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Bud, Not Buddy
Bud is a little boy who lost his mom, and decides to look for his father. He goes through lots of adventures. Will he find his mom???Will he find his dad??? Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Bud Not Buddy
In this book, Curtis was able to capture the good side of having courage to go ahead with one's plans and ideas. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars book review from bud remember, not buddy.
This story is about one boy whose name is Bud,Not Buddy. That is what his mom said: "Don't let anyone call you Buddy". Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004

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